BarçAjax8
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De Boer has been shifting around in his comments regarding his link to the Barca job. First he said that he would like a younger team like Liverpool who are in a period of growth. Now he says he'd definitely consider Barca. He's also made other comments like saying that if the right opportunity presents itself, he could coach in the EPL (tbh I think that's an indirect way of saying that if the Liverpool job were to somehow become available, he'd take it). The point is that even though he says he's happy at Ajax, he's definitely considering his future options as now is the point he seems least rooted to the club.
My thoughts are that the prospect of having such a prestigious coaching position at Barca definitely appeals to him, but he's somewhat offset by various factors. I genuinely pray that if he comes, the board do their best to accommodate him and give him power (unlike they've done with Tito and Tata). If he gets a great group of players that he can work with and total support for his transfer desires, then he'd love to be here and make himself home at Barca.
Anyway here's a VERY in depth analysis of De Boer's tactical system at Ajax, both offensively and defensively:
http://smcb1997.wordpress.com/2014/...ng-the-skilled-thinking-behind-frank-de-boer/
http://smcb1997.wordpress.com/2014/...a-tactical-analysis-of-ajaxs-defensive-phase/
I agree 100%.
De Boer was my only pick when Tito stepped down last summer. If he comes the board needs to be ready to back De Boer and give him what he needs to build a new team.